15/12/2025
Exciting news! Last month, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Environmental United Certification Centre (CEC), to strengthen knowledge sharing and sustainable trade.
It was a privilege to host the delegation for a full day in Tāmaki Makaurau as we discussed shared priorities in green procurement, sustainable production and credible environmental standards. Thank you to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade for joining us and for their exceptional hospitality.
As part of our visit, we met with long-term ecolabel partners to learn more about their sustainability story and entry into China. We also visited New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and met with industry bodies and export clients.
While our markets are very different, with their own unique challenges, we have similar goals and there’s a lot we can learn from each other. For example, the delegation was impressed by our Kiwi ingenuity and business transparency, while we took note of their highly successful green procurement policies.
We look forward to working closely with CEC and championing sustainable businesses through credible certification.
